French Antiques

18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut and Marquetry Commode

A fine late 18th century French Louis XVI period walnut and marquetry commode of elegant proportions and particularly good colour.

The commode is fitted with three smaller drawers above two large drawers, the fronts finely decorated with contrasting geometric and floral marquetry. The central drawers feature delicate flowering plants issuing from urns, while the flanking panels are decorated with lozenge motifs. The whole is framed with distinctive alternating light and dark inlaid banding.

The rectangular top is similarly decorated with a central floral marquetry panel and inlaid border, while the sides are embellished with striking geometric star motifs. Retaining decorative brass ring handles and escutcheons, and raised on elegant tapering legs.

A very decorative Louis XVI commode with a wonderfully warm, mellow surface and attractive patina.

Wear consistent with age and use, with traces of old woodworm ( erased ) and treated.

Price

£3,500

Reference number

22090

Origin

France 18th Century Louis XVI Period

Measurements

Height: 83.5cm (32.9 inches)
Width: 129cm (50.8 inches)
Depth: 60.5cm (23.8 inches)

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